You can win cash and bragging rights at a National Meatball Eating Contest in Illinois.

Did You Know There Is A National Meatball Day

There are all kinds of crazy holidays that are celebrated each and every day. Most of them you have never heard of and not worth bothering with but once in a while, we are lucky enough to get a good one.

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Coming up this Wednesday, March 9th, there is a very tasty one. It is National Meatball Day. I can definitely put my hunger on the line for this one because I am a huge fan of meatballs.

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How To Celebrate National Meatball Day In Illinois

If you are a fan of meatballs, Illinois is the perfect place to be to celebrate this national holiday. There are many different kinds of tasty ones in our state. You may be looking for a special way to spend the day, so do not worry, I have you covered.

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Meatball Eating Contest

Of course, the best way to celebrate Meatball Day is to eat some but what about a meatball eating contest. Now that could be fun. Bar Roma Chicago is hosting their annual event with cash prizes. Also, meatball eating bragging rights are on the line.

For more info, HERE.

Free Meatballs On National Meatball Day In Illinois

A meatball eating contest might not be your ideal way to spend Meatball Day, but I have something else that might interest you. How about free meatballs? The Arcada Theatre in Saint Charles and the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines are both giving away 1,000 free meatballs to celebrate.

For more info, HERE.

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